Amy rushed over and cradled the barely breathing dog , sobbing uncontrollably . The golden retriever licked her tears , whimpered twice , then slowly closed its eyes . She'd lost the baby , and now the dog was gone too . Amy carried the dog to the most secluded spot , buried him there , and kept vigil through the rainy night . Drenched from the downpour , Amy burned with fever by morning . She opened her door to find Ruth waiting in the living room . " Ames , we're visiting the Postpartum Care Facility today . You're coming . " Amy shook her head . " I'm not feeling well . " Ruth's expression soured as she glanced at Ethan descending the stairs . " Genuinely ill or making excuses ? Come willingly , or I'll have you escorted . " Hearing the undisguised threat , Amy knew refusal wasn't an option . She grimaced . " Fine ! Let's go ! " Trailing behind the couple , Amy listened as Ethan interrogated staff : " Is this facility properly accredited ? 10 : 043 Chapter 6 11 203 Workers Are your physicians board - certified ? What's the procedure's risk profile ? " When Ruth complained about his thoroughness , he simply kissed her forehead . Strangely , scenes that once stabbed Amy's heart now left her numb . Their intimacy shattered when Ethan took a business call . Once he stepped outside , Ruth turned to Amy with a polished smile : " Your brother personally selected this place ! " " You almost became a mother too , Ames . Would this suit your baby ? " Amy saw the smile mirror Ruth's hollow soul . " Tiring to keep up the act ? " As Ruth feigned confusion , Amy continued bluntly : " You knew he was Ethan all along . " " You used to shield me - now you rub salt in my wounds . You stopped calling him ' Ethan ' after the accident . Can't bear to say his name ? " Ruth froze momentarily before curling her lips . " Caught me . Ethan promised to be my husband from the start . You were the only fool in the Johnson family . " 10.04000 Chapter 6 Amy stood frozen , lashes trembling as Ruth's words echoed : Only you were kept in the dark . Her pale lips quivered , speech failing her . Even after abandoning hope for Ethan , needles of pain still pierced her heart . Ruth stepped closer , feigning concern : " Does it hurt ? I know you still wait for him , but everyone's selfish . " " Who holds more weight in Ethan's heart now - you or me ? " You , obviously , Amy mocked herself silently . Before she could answer , Ruth shoved her aside and tumbled down the stairs . Amy lunged forward but froze at Ethan's sprinting footsteps . Ruth clutched her abdomen , whimpering : " If you want Ethan , Ames ... I'll step aside . " " But why did you harm my child ? " Ethan looked at Amy in disbelief , his eyes filled with loathing and hatred . Amy followed to the operating room . When the door closed , she met Ethan's fierce gaze again : " It wasn't me ! She suddenly rolled down by herself ! " 10:04 2 208 Vouchers Ethan's blood - stained hands trembled uncontrollably as he walked toward Amy without a word . But when he got close , he grabbed her by the neck . " I said I'd come back to you . Why did you still do this ? Do you know how disappointed I am in you ? " " You'd better pray they're both safe , or I won't let you off ! " Amy's feet gradually left the ground . Breathing grew harder , and the person before her turned unfamiliar . The operating room door opened . A nurse ran out anxiously : " The pregnant woman's hemorrhaging ! Anyone here with RH - negative blood ? " Ethan glanced at Amy and casually threw her down : " She is . Take hers ! " Amy sat coughing until her eyes reddened . The young nurse hesitated : " This lady's condition isn't suitable for blood donation ... " " Life hangs in the balance ! No time for hesitation ! " Ethan showed zero hesitation , dragging Amy personally for the blood draw . Throughout Ruth's six - hour labor , Amy had 500cc of blood drawn intermittently . She slumped over the table , breathing shallowly . This time , she truly couldn't hold on . 10.04 The operating light finally went out . The doctor emerged : " Congratulations ! Close call , but both mother and child are safe . "